The cone penetrometer is used to determine the moisture content at which clay soils transition from the plastic state to the liquid state (liquid limit).
The result can be used to evaluate undrained shear strength. It consists of:
– Aluminum base with leveling screws and bubble level
– Vertical rod with micrometric vertical displacement
– 150 mm diameter dial graduated in 360° increments with 0.1 mm divisions
– Free-fall brass slider
– Release button
– Automatic zero adjustment
– 30° penetration cone with a length of 35 mm
– Weight 20 g
– Brass container Ø55×35 mm
– Brass container Ø70×45 mm
Equipped with a magnetic control device with programmable digital electronic timer, which automatically releases the plunger head and ensures the free fall of the cone during the 5-second test.
Dimensions: 220x170x410 mm
Weight: 13 Kg
